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Orb Storms From Back of the Pack to Win Kentucky Derby

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:55:58 +0000

Orb has won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The 5-1 favorite pulled ahead down the stretch on a muddy course after several other horses, including Verrazano, Falling Sky and Palace Malice each took turns claiming the lead. At one point, Orb was in 15th place before eventually making its move. Down the stretch Normandy [...]

Greg Bates and Kix Brooks Kick off Kentucky Derby Festivities

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:45:47 +0000

Country stars Kix Brooks and Greg Bates will perform at the Derby Eve Jam in Louisiville this weekend to kick off festivities for the 139th 'Running of the Roses'!

Calvin Borel into the Hall of Fame!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:21:48 +0000

Catahoula native Calvin Borel has been elected into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and will be racing in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday!

Bruce Gives You The Winner Of The Belmont

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:40:39 +0000

I'll Have Another is a great horse, he wasn't going to win the Belmont Stakes. Now that I have told you who won't win the Belmont, I guess you need to know who will?

Bruce Picks The Kentucky Derby

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:11:23 +0000

The Kentucky Derby one of America's most entertaining sporting events will unfold shortly after 5 today and I am about to tell you who the winner is going to be. It's a free service I offer for people who don't mind ending the day with less money than they started.

Country Music Celebrates The Kentucky Derby

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Look for Country Music's elite to attend festivities for the 138th annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs!

Bodacious Tatas And 19 Other Funny Thoroughbred Horse Names

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:44:09 +0000

I once won a lot of money on a horse named Mel's Woo Woo, which I always thought was kind of funny to say. This Saturday a whole lot of horse flesh will be going two turns for two million dollars in the Kentucky Derby. Right now it's hard to say who the favorite will be come post time shortly after 5pm but one thing is for sure, none of the horses names will make you laugh like these will.

The Kentucky Derby, Is This Your Winner?

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:45:10 +0000

There aren't many sure things in the game of horse racing, choosing to put your money on the horse that Acadiana native Calvin Borel is riding is about as close as it gets. So what horse will the always energetic and talkative Borel aboard the first Saturday in May?